Explore Autonomous Driving AI: Event at Miraikan, Odaiba

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Odaiba will host "Realizing Autonomous Driving Together: How Humans and AI Cooperate in Creation and Operation" on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This event offers participants a chance to understand the AI behind autonomous driving through hands-on workshops with AI-equipped robots and autonomous driving simulations, fostering a discussion on human-AI collaboration.

Event Programs

AI Robot Workshop "Let's Teach AI How to Drive!" (90 minutes)
Using AI robots jointly developed by Tamiya Inc. and Macnica, Inc., participants will experience how robots learn by manually guiding them along a course. Through trial and error, they will engage with the mechanisms by which AI perceives its surroundings and makes decisions.

Experience Autonomous Driving Development with a Simulator! (90 minutes)
Participants will engage in a simulation using "Autoware," software employed in actual autonomous driving development. Using their own PCs, they will drive autonomous vehicles in a simulated environment, exploring the technologies involved in the car's perception, path planning, and control.

AI Radio-Controlled Car Demonstration "How Well Can AI Drive an RC Car?" (60 minutes)
A demonstration of AI-powered radio-controlled cars developed by Tamiya Inc. will showcase how AI navigates a course. Attendees can observe the car's performance up close.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:15 AM - 4:00 PM (includes lunch break)
• Venue: Miraikan, 3rd Floor Hub Space, etc.
• Target Audience: Junior high and high school students (programming experience not required). Also suitable for 5th and 6th graders comfortable with PC operation.
• Capacity: 10 participants
• Admission Fee: Museum admission fee only (Special exhibitions and dome theater require separate tickets).
• Registration: Advance registration required (lottery). Miraikan ID registration is necessary.
• Application Period: August 28, 2026, 11:00 AM - September 13, 2026

Guest Speakers

Key figures from Tier IV, Inc. and Tamiya Inc. will participate, enriching the event.

Access

• Venue Address: 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
• Nearest Stations: Yurikamome Tokyo Big Sight Station / Rinkai Line Kokusai-Tenjijo Station

Important Information

This event is recommended for junior high and high school students interested in AI and autonomous driving, who wish to learn experientially. With a limited capacity of 10, early application is advised. Miraikan ID registration is mandatory. For child participants, parents must register their Miraikan ID and add the child's information. Please note that some programs require participants to bring their own PCs. Photography may occur during the event and could be published on official websites or social media. Before applying, please check the official website for the latest event updates, cancellation policies, and required items.